Batum: KGV 1920 (1 April) overprinted 'BRITISH OCCUPATION' and additionally surcharged, four values SG 42a, 43, 43a & 44 all hinged mint with clear gum (see scan 2). One or more collector's handstamps on the back of two (SG 43 & 44). Cat. £322 (SG 2018). CAUTION: SG note that forgeries exist of most Batum issues; while I have no reason to believe that this lot is not genuine, it is (as always) returnable for a full refund if not satisfied.
This is part of today's listing of 60 lots of Middle East stamps and some postal history, including Batum, Syria, Sudan, Aden & states 1948 silver wedding, Iraq, Jordan and Palestine - why not check my other lots?
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